Senior Manager of Network Engineering Remote

About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

The Role

As a Senior Network Engineering Manager, you will be a key member of the Architecture, Engineering and Technology (AET) leadership team motivated to lead a highly technical, cross-functional team that is hyper focused on executing an industry-leading customer-obsessed strategy. This position requires expert leadership and vision to plan, manage, test and deliver all aspects of one or more large, technical, and complex Program(s) / Project(s), crossing multiple disciplines. Focus will be on creating a radically simple and reliable execution engine to win and innovate. This position will require the ability to influence groups on new and innovative approaches to solving customer problems. 

The Main Responsibilities

•    Maniacal focus on a customer -obsessed culture with every team member being comfortable being uncomfortable as bold innovations position Lumen for continue industry-firsts 
•    Be customer obsessed and be vulnerable – be willing to learn from employees and customers to operationalize innovative technologies that deliver the best connected experience. 
•    Collaborating with directors, and senior leads within the AET and across groups within other business units
•    Generate and deliver a “digital-only” experience for our customers and employees that reinforces Lumens’ position as the trusted connection to the networked world 
•    Synthesize disparate information into clear recommendations, actions, and decisions
•    Ensure that multiple projects within the Ops Engineering portfolio are on schedule, high quality, within budget, and meet the measures of success (MOS) and the high-level achievements (HLA)
•    Identify and analyze all risks associated with each project(s)
•    Oversee and mitigate risks across multiple technical functional lanes to ensure that project(s) meet agreed upon MOS and HLAs
•    Maintain and grow knowledge in several of the following: technical architecture (Network, IT and Data), software testing methodology, Wireless technology, IoT, AI/ML, production deployment, development, requirements management and Operational Readiness to support all products being deployed by our Mass Markets business 
•    Create executive-level power point presentations that sell the story on the work that is being performed by the team and highlight the key features that are driving benefit and efficiencies
 

What We Look For in a Candidate

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
•    Bachelor's Degree 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role
•    Broad expertise and training in Operations including Planning, Network Engineering, and Field Operations
•    10+ years of related experience in Network Architecture with a focus on Fiber Deployment
Preferred:
•    SAFe Agile knowledge including tools such as JIRA
•    Working knowledge of FTTP Network architecture including OMCI, OLT and ONT
•    Technical expertise in Routing, WiFi and IoT technologies
•    Knowledge of and experience with AI/ML

What to Expect Next

There will be a HireVue Link sent to the email address you supplied after you submit your application.  You must complete the online interview to be considered for this Leadership Position.  

Requisition #: 324530

EEO Statement
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Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
 

Salary Range

Salary Min :

100440

Salary Max :

223680

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

100440

Salary Max :

223680

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.